QUARTERBACKS (4)

7/31 – In the first full day of pads Bridgewater threw two interceptions.

8/1 – In the second day, had no interceptions and had a high completion percentage during full-team work. There is still some inconsistency, but he’s clearly their best option now and into the future.

8/5 – Has generally had a solid camp, but threw two interceptions on consecutive passes in red zone work. The first was tipped at the line of scrimmage before Barr intercepted it and the second was Robison dropping back in coverage and Bridgewater apparently not seeing him.

8/6 – Had a solid night practice, hitting on a couple of deep balls to Diggs, a red zone touchdown to Rudolph and running one in on a bootleg in the red zone. Threw one interception that would have been negated because of defensive offsides.

8/8 – Fumbled a snap that resulted in Zimmer making the team do 10 pushups, but Bridgewater also ran a clean two-minute drill.

8/9 – In a short practice, looked very good throwing the ball deep. Diggs dropped a 40-yard pass from Bridgewater that was on target, and the quarterback followed that up by putting the next pass right on Thielen, who caught the 40-yarder in stride. Followed that up with a 30-yarder to Johnson later in practice.

7/30 – Hill knows what to do with the ball, but he doesn’t always have the arm strength and zip to get it there. But for now there is no other competition for the backup spot.

8/2 – Draws the appreciation of offensive teammates every time he scrambles on his 36-year-old legs, but in reality he is savvy about when to run. On one scramble of about 10 yards, one offensive player joked, “That’s house!”

8/5 – Passes that require a lot of velocity seem to be his Achilles Heel. At this point, doesn't have the arm strength to drive intermediate passes to the outside, giving defenders a chance to break on them and knock them away.

8/6 – Looked pretty sharp in the night practice, hitting on a number of intermediate passes to tight ends and receiver. His big deep shot to Fruechte fell incomplete.

8/8 – Underthrew Pruitt in the two-minute drill and it resulted in a Brothers interception. Also fumbled the ball while dropping back.

8/9 – Overthrew Patterson on a deep pass that Antone Exum appeared to intercept (official said he didn't complete the catch).

8/5 – It looks like he is fully back into the practice routines, taking handoffs during thud portions of practice and holding up. Quickness is still not an issue for him, but appears to be looking to cut back on many plays. However, against the Vikings defensive line that is not happening often.

8/6 – Didn't take any big shots in the night practice, but still looks quick once he finds the opening.

7/31 – Had one big run that drew the applause of the crowd as he sifted through traffic and seemed to make all the right reads and cuts.

8/1 – With McKinnon and Peterson out, Asiata was the next man up with the first-team offense. The Vikings’ best blocker on pass protection. Got plenty of run with the first team but did have a bad drop on one Bridgewater pass. Most of his runs continue to be short ones.

8/6 – Lacks the explosiveness of Peterson and McKinnon in the running game, but caught a few short and intermediate passes.

8/1 – Being a backup fullback in an offense that doesn’t always use a fullback doesn’t offer much hope making the 53-man roster. But the Vikings could decide to put him on the practice squad again as injury insurance.

WIDE RECEIVERS (11)

7/31 – His quickness remains as a target mostly on short and intermediate routes, but he has the ability to stretch the field deep down the middle. He appears the only certainty to be a starter at receiver when the regular season opens. Left practice briefly (injury unknown but very minor) before returning.

8/1 – Was targeted often early, but two of those fell incomplete on consecutive plays. Had a 12-yard reception while beating Newman in coverage.

8/3 – Appeared to run the wrong route on one play, but also had an impressive one-handed grab for a touchdown in red zone work

8/4 – Badly burned Alexander for an 80-yard touchdown deep down the middle of the field on a pass that traveled about 50 yards in the air.

8/5 – Had back-to-back receptions that went 30 yards or more. The first was a 40-yard pass in which he beat Newman and the second one had Smith trailing him. Both passes came from Bridgewater and were the highlight of the offense.

8/6 – Looked confident and elusive in his deep routes, catching passes of about 40 and 20 yards from Bridgewater.

8/9 – Dropped a deep pass that was on-target and then dropped another out route, clearly frustrated with himself. Left for the trainer's tent briefly between the two drops but returned.

7/31 – Appears to be Bridgewater’s preferred deep target, especially down the sidelines. Has been targeted plenty early, including an incomplete 40-yard try on a free play after Hunter jumped offsides. Did have a 15-yard reception.

8/1 – Had a 15-yard catch with Waynes in coverage and connected with Bridgewater on another deep pass in seven-on-seven work.

8/5 – Says he refuses to give up his starting spot, but Treadwell is starting to gain momentum, especially in the red zone.

7/31 – Still hasn’t got much play with the first-team offense, but it appears only a matter of time. Has looked consistent and solid running routes and catching the ball.

8/1 – Showed he isn’t going to take any flak, even as a rookie, body-slamming Price at the end of a play in which neither of them were involved.

8/3 – Getting increasingly more work with the first-team offense. A strong preseason could put him in the starter’s seat. Appears to be used more in red zone work.

8/5 – Continues to get a lot of first-team work in the red zone and some reps in the regular offense. Quiet guy, but competes and has good hands.

8/6 – Had perhaps his best practice when the night lights went on, making some very strong catches that were contested in traffic while working with the starters. Told us he always feels better in full-team work because he doesn't think as much and just plays.

7/31 – Caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater in beating Rhodes in coverage. Bridgewater took another deep shot for Wright several plays later but couldn’t connect.

8/5 – Is not getting a lot of run with the first team, as Thielen is getting more work there, but still looks very quick and slippery with the ball in his hands. Still the best option as a pure slot receiver.

8/6 – Still limited action with the starters, but that could change as the games progress.

8/8 – Left practice with an apparent left hamstring injury and didn’t return.

7/30 – Has been involved with the first-team offense on certain packages and caught a 15-yard from Bridgewater on a third-down play.

8/3 – Caught a 25-yard pass from Bridgewater and continues to see some first-team reps.

8/5 – Has been getting a lot of run with the first team in three-receiver sets.

8/6 – Got perhaps the biggest ovation of the night when he caught a deep sideline pass from Bridgewater that went for about 50 yards before he was pushed out of bounds. Still getting a lot of work with the first team.

8/9 – Caught a 40-yard pass from Bridgewater as his solid camp continued. Likely in the mix for increased time on offense this year.

7/29 – Caught a 45-yard pass from Hill with Sherels trailing in coverage. Left practice after another great catch on a deep ball after landing on his left shoulder. While not considered serious, he could be out for at least a few days.

8/5 – Remains limited when it comes to full-team work because of his shoulder injury.

8/8 – Returned to practice on a full-time basis, seeing most of his time with the second team.

8/9 – Made a great one-handed catch adjusting to a Hill throw in the flat for a short gain.

7/31 – Always looks solid, if unspectacular. Caught a 15-yard pass from Hill. Had the long play of the day with a 60-yard reception deep down the right sideline, beating White.

8/1 – Made a great leaping grab in the middle of the field on a high throw from Stave, but also had a miscommunication with Stave on a deep pass that fell incomplete when Fruechte stopped running the route.

8/5 – Beat White badly during one-on-ones and looks improved from last year. Shows good awareness in the middle of the field and good leaping ability on high passes.

8/6 – Looks sharp working mostly with the second team. The numbers say he won't make the 53-man roster, but is a solid option if needed.

7/30 – His inconsistencies have shown throughout the first few days of camp. A big target, he is still trying to figure things out. Dropped a pass while going half-speed, drawing groans from the crowd before catching the next several, drawing claps from the crowd.

7/31 – Dropped a perfect pass 40 yards downfield that hit his hands. Had just enough separation but appeared to slow up and that made the attempted catch a little harder.

8/3 – Had a 25-yard completion from Stave, but still looks hesitant in some instances.

8/5 – Made his first big play of camp when he adjusted quickly to an errant pass and made a diving reception. Still deep down on the depth chart.

8/6 – Caught a 10-yard pass from Stave during the night practice. Slowly looking a little more comfortable.

8/8 – Had a bad drop on a deep pass when he beat both of his defenders.

8/9 – Caught a 15-yard pass from Stave, the only time he was thrown to in limited full-team work in a short practice.

8/1 – Has looked fairly solid in his move back from the left guard to right guard. Says he’s much stronger this year after healing from an old pec injury.

8/5 – Was not able to finish practice after suffering what is considered a minor and short-term injury (likely ribs or shoulder) during red zone work.

8/6 – Didn't participate in the night practice because of injury.

8/8 – Drew praise from Zimmer, who said he is much-improved.

8/9 – Got picked up and thrown to the ground by Joseph in a scuffle the final day in Mankato, saying he's ready to hit someone else. Clearly, though, his teammates appreciate his hard work in the trenches against an immensely tough matchup.

8/1 – After spending OTAs and minicamp working on the left side, he was moved back to mostly the right side after Phil Loadholt retired the week before camp started. Has been solid, looking more comfortable than last year, but is likely to be the backup.

8/5 – Still getting some reps with the first team, but appears to be falling behind Smith in the competition to start.

8/8 – Played more at left tackle at Kalil’s backup. Could be ceding the competition to Smith at right tackle.

8/9 – With Kalil out, Clemmings got the first-team reps at left tackle.

8/1 – After making the 53-man roster last year, the challenge will be more difficult this year with Sullivan’s return. Kerin shows some promise, but the numbers on the offensive line say he’s more likely to be a practice squad player. Used last year as a backup center, has been working more at guard these days.

8/1 – Came to the active roster last year in a trade after Sullivan’s injury, but the numbers game say it will be harder for him to make it. Has been the No. 3 or No. 4 center and receiving plenty of pointers on technique from Sparano.

DEFENSIVE LINE (17)

8/1 – He continues to start ahead of Hunter, but when the Vikings are in pass-rush situations Hunter will come in and Robison slides inside. It’s happening more often now, like it did during Robison’s early years.

8/5 – Is being used outside and inside and dropping back into coverage, where he registered an interception. Is having a very solid camp and adds extra value with all the mentoring he has been doing. Working a lot with Weatherly and even some with Floyd.

8/1 – Has been working at defensive tackle. Initially, the Vikings drafted him to be a defensive end with the ability to slide inside. Now, he’s working there exclusively and had one of the best pass-rush moves during one-on-one work against offensive linemen.

8/6 – Seems to look better at tackle than he did as an end.

8/9 – Crichton says staying healthy is a key to his season, but he sat out with an apparent injury on the final day in Mankato.

8/1 – Came off the PUP list, but the competition at defensive tackle is deeper than it was when he signed with the Vikings during the season last year. This time, the starters are healthy, as is Stephen.

7/30 – While Kendricks wasn’t a starter at the outset of his rookie season, he continues to easily be the first option at middle linebacker and remain during nickel situations.

7/31 – Had a great diving interception by undercutting a throw intended for Rudolph. Zimmer says he has calmed down and started playing within the defense, a change from when Kendricks looked like he had too much coffee last year, according to Zimmer. Kendricks laughed and agreed.

8/6 – Left the night practice early for what appears to be a minor injury.

8/2 – He made a quick impact at OTAs with his pass-rush moves, but Ganus hasn’t stood out on any particular play in full-team work. Still, his speed should help with preseason special teams contributions.

DEFENSIVE BACKS (15)

8/2 – Knocked away another pass intended for Johnson. There have been some mistakes, but Rhodes has generally looked solid. He was in good position on an incomplete deep shot to Thielen.

8/4 – Intercepted a Bridgewater pass in the end zone that was intended for Thielen during red zone work.

8/6 – A hot and cold night practice. Was the target on several long passes, but also hauled in what could have been two interceptions. The first wouldn't have counted because of a defensive offside penalty and the second was just out of bounds in the end zone.

8/2 – He’s just plain steady and continues to move all around the field, knocking down passes at the line of scrimmage and occasionally enacted his well-time blitzes. Worth the big-money contract the Vikings gave him.

8/4 – Started the full-team by knocking down a pass intended for Peterson during goal-line work.

8/3 – Seems like his range in the back end would help complement Harrison Smith’s versatility, but he’s working a lot with the third team, not the first team. Dropped a potential interception from the arm of Hill.

7/31 – Had a pass defensed on a Stave throw intended for Sinkfield, further proof that his height (6-4) makes a difference.

8/1 – Intercepted a Stave pass that was overthrown, another sign that his height is an asset. Zimmer has liked tall safeties in the past. He’s not a lock to make the roster, but he’s probably worth developing.

8/6 – Pulled in an interception and returned it about 20 yards after the ball went off Sinkfield's hands.

8/2 – Continues to be inconsistent with his punts. Can boom them when he gets ahold of them, but will also mis-hit others. That has to change for him to be considered a viable candidate for the future.

8/6 – Had a good night punting, drawing praise from special teams coordinator Mike Preifer for his distance and hang time.

8/8 – Had another good day punting from out of the end zone and in plus-50 situations.